Right now, I am so regretting taking only 12 units this semester. I am looking at my schedule and knowing that if I had taken 15, I could be setting myself up to graduate with less expense and less time. But I decided to take less and now I am frustrated with myself.
Right now, I have 2 options. 1) I can get the minimum 24 (or slightly more) units required for transfer and transfer for next fall Or 2) Wait a semester, transfer next spring, take Summer school classes, save money, cover just about all my general education, yet postpone my years at Jessup even more.The second choice is more difficult, less fun, and also less expensive. It also makes me wait longer to go to the school I REALLY want to go to. How much money does it save? Probably approximately a year’s worth of tuition at Jessup (about $20,000). It would cause me to enter into Jessup slightly ahead of my class instead of quite behind. I would be given two years of being able to study my major and the Bible without many other distractions of general education.But although it is what is most sensible and least expensive, I don’t know if I want to do it. I want to go to Jessup so much. I know the quality of education is better just because it is biblically based, which I am not getting at ARC. I want to study the Bible and help people, not do dumb general education requirements. So I don’t know what to choose. If money weren’t an issue, the choice would be easy. I would go with option 1. That’s normally my basis when I can’t make a choice because I know God will provide the money, but this time the amount of money in question is HUGE. I’m not saying that God won’t provide either way, I know He will, but it would be nice to not have to worry about where the money’s coming from or how I’m going to cover tuition. The second option has a sense of financial security…well, at least more financial security than the first option.What do you think I should do?
I developed allegies last year near the end of winter right after having a cold. Basically, the stuffy nose I got from the cold never went away and I assumed I was getting allergies. They weren’ bad at all, so I didn’t complain about it. I could handle a little stuffiness every few days.
Well, just a few days ago, they went from a few inconsequential stuffy noses to full-on totally stuffed up nose, nasal congestion, nasal pressure, cough, sore throat, itchy eyes allergies! And the allergy pill I took about 4 hours ago that is supposed to last 24 hours lasted about 30 minutes…spectacular! So, I’m curious, if you’re part of the millions of Americans with allergies, what do you do to combat them? Any special remedies, great medicines, cool tricks to knocking the allergies?
This is my favorite Audio Adrenaline song…and if you don’t know who they are, shame on you! Find out!
“Get Down” by Audio Adrenaline Get Down by Audio AdrenalineLavishly, our lives are wasted Humbleness is left untasted You can’t live your life to please yourself, yeah That’s a tip from my mistakes Exactly what it desn’t take To win you’ve got to come in last placeTo live your life, you’ve got to lose it And all the losers get a crownI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downAll I need’s another day Where I can’t seem to get away From the many things that drag me down, yeah I’m sure you’ve had a day like me Where nothing seems to set you free From burdens you can’t carry all aloneIn your weakness, He is stronger In your darkness, He shines through When youre crying, He’s your comfort When you’re all alone, He’s carrying youI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up Every time I’m down, the Lord lifts me upThs valley is so deep I can barely see the sun I cry out for mercy, Lord And You lift me up again!I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downDown I get down I get down I get downI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get downI get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up I get down and He lifts me up Everytime I’m down, the Lord lifts me up, yeah!
If We Are The Body by Casting CrownsIt’s crowded in worship today as she slips in Trying to fade into the faces The girls’ teasing laughter is carrying Farther than they know Farther than they knowBut if we are the body Why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren’t His feet going? Why is His Love not showing Them there is a way? There is a wayA traveler is far away from home, he sheds his coat And quietly sinks into the back row The weight of their judgemental glances tells him that his chances Are better out on the roadBut if we are the body Why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren’t His feet going? Why is His Love not showing Them there is a way?Jesus paid much too high a price For us to pick and choose who should come And we are the body of ChristIf we are the body Why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren’t His feet going? Why is His Love not showing Them there is a way?If we are the body Why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren’t His feet going? Why is His Love not showing Them there is a way? Jesus is the way
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in the middle of living only for God, regardless of anything, and and living for what you want?
“Somewhere in the Middle” by Casting Crowns Somewhere in the Middle by Casting CrownsSomewhere between the hot and the cold Somewhere between the new and the old Somewhere between who I am And who I used to be Somewhere in the middle, You’ll find meSomewhere between the wrong and the right Somewhere between the darkness and the light Somewhere between who I was And who You’re making me Somewhere in the middle, You’ll find meJust how close can I get, Lord ‘Til my surrender without losing all control?Fearless warriors in a picket fence Reckless abandon wrapped in common sense Deep-water faith in the shallow end And we are caught in the middle Eyes wide open to the differences The God we want and the God who is But will we trade our dreams for His? Or are we caught in the middle? Are we caught in the middle?Somewhere between my heart and my hands Somewhre between my faith and my plans Somewhere between the safety of the boat And the crashing waves Somewhere between a whisper and a roar Somewhere between the altar and the door Somewhere between contented peace And always wanting more Somewhere in the middle, You’ll find meJust how close can I get, Lord ‘Til my surrender without losing all control?Fearless warriors in a picket fence Reckless abandon wrapped in common sense Deep-water faith in the shallow end And we are caught in the middle Eyes wide open to the differences The God we want and the God who is But will we trade our dreams for His? Or are we caught in the middle?Fearless warriors in a picket fence Reckless abandon wrapped in common sense Deep-water faith in the shallow end And we are caught in the middle Eyes wide open to the differences The God we want and the God who is But will we trade our dreams for His? Or are we caught in the middle?Lord, I feel You in this place And I know You’re by my side Loving me even on these nights When I’m caught in the middle Caught in the middle
Thanksgiving dinner for who knows how many people………….$150 Gas for a drive to and from Los Angeles twice…………………..$150 Pain from dropping sodas on your toe………………………………lots Hours sitting in a car……………………………………………………….8 Hours spent packing and repacking and repacking………………….6 Creating a Thanksgiving they won’t soon forget…………….priceless
There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s a Visa. (Sorry, peeps, I’m a Visa user.)
Offering by Third DayMagnificent, holy Father I stand in awe of all I see Of all the things You have created But still You choose to think of meAnd who am I that You should suffer Your very Life to set me free The only thing that I can give You Is the life You gave to meThis is my offering, dear Lord This is my offering to You, God I will give You my life For it’s all I have to give Because You gave Your life to meI stand before You at this altar So many have given You more I may not have much I can offer Yet what I have is truly YoursThis is my offering, dear Lord This is my offering to You, God I will give You my life For it’s all I have to give Because You gave Your life to meThis is my offeringThis is my offering, dear Lord This is my offering to You, God I will give You my life For it’s all I have to give Because You gave Your life for meThis is my offering, dear Lord This is my offering to You, God I will give You my life For it’s all I have to give Because You gave Your life for me Because You gave Your life For me
All Because of Jesus by Casting CrownsGiver of every breath I breathe Author of all eternity Giver of every perfect thing To You be the GloryMaker of Heaven and of earth No one can comprehend Your Worth King of all the universe To You be the GloryAnd I am alive because I’m alive in YouAnd it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ That covers me and raised this dead man’s life It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive I’m alive I’m aliveGiver of every breath I breathe Author of all eternity Giver of every perfect thing To You be the GloryMaker of Heaven and of earth No one can comprehend Your Worth King over all the universe To You be the GloryAnd I am alive because I’m alive in YouAnd it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ That covers me and raised this dead man’s life It’s all because of JesusEvery sinrise sings Your praise The universe cries out Your praise I’m singing freedom all my days Now that I’m aliveAnd it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ That covers me and raised this dead man’s life It’s all because of JesusAnd it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ That covers me and raised this dead man’s life It’s all because of JesusAnd it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ That covers me and raised this dead man’s life It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive (I’m alive) I’m alive (Because of Jesus) I’m alive (I’m alive)
Above and beyond everything else, this is my prayer for myself.
“To God Alone” by Aaron Shust To God Alone by Aaron ShustCanYou take me by the hand? Can You use me as I am? Break me into who You want me to be When the time is finally right Will You open up my eyes? Show me everything You want me to seeThis life is not my ownTo God alone be the Glory To God alone be the praise Everything I say and do Let it be all for You The Glory is Yours alone Yours aloneTake the offering I bring You want more than what I sing Can I give You every part of me? Turn there pennies into gold Take this life I call my own Until I’m running after Your HeartI’m needing to let goTo God alone be the Glory To God alone be the praise Everything I say and do Let it be all for You The Glory is Yours aloneWe will rise and we will fall But You remain after all You’re glorious and beautiful So beautifulTo God alone be the Glory To God alone be the praise Everything I say and do Let it be all for You The Glory is Yours alone The Glory is Yours alone Yours alone Yours alone
